LONDON, ON
Grace Gillian Louise Carruthers
My name is Grace Carruthers, and I’m a young community leader in London, Ontario dedicated to supporting people experiencing homelessness. In the past I have organized hands-on projects that provided essential supplies. I now am focusing on outreach, and connections to local services for those who need it most. I am launching an initiative to create identification cards for individuals experiencing homelessness, helping them access shelters, healthcare, and other critical supports and services and the cards will also help them get other various supports in the community that often require ID. I’m passionate about developing compassionate, practical solutions that address both immediate needs and long-term stability. Through my work, I hope to inspire others in the community to come together and make a meaningful difference.
City of Hope, City of Home Initiative
The City of Hope Identification Project, led by G.P.S. Peace, is a community-based pilot supporting individuals experiencing homelessness in London, Ontario to obtain accessible and reliable homeless identification cards. The initiative assists participants who often face unique barriers due to homelessness by providing a simplified and supportive process tailored to their needs. Through coordinated intake, identity verification, and coverage of eligible costs, the program helps reduce barriers to accessing essential services. A complementary chocolate bar initiative raises awareness, fosters community engagement, and supports the long-term sustainability of the project.
Website: https://gpspeace.weebly.com/About this Project
Communities Served
My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.
How the project works
The pilot runs until August 17, 2026. Activities include participant intake, verification support, guidance through official ID applications, coverage of eligible fees, coordination with community partners, and producing “City of Hope” chocolate bars to sell, raising funds to support the project’s sustainability and community engagement.
Project Impact
The City of Hope Identification Project supports individuals experiencing homelessness in London by assisting with legitimate government-issued identification applications, reducing barriers to housing, healthcare, and employment. Community coordination, intake, and verification support enhance dignity and inclusion. The complementary “City of Hope” chocolate bars raise awareness, engage the community, and generate funds to sustain the project long-term.
Project Mission
The City of Hope Identification Project empowers individuals experiencing homelessness in London to access legitimate government-issued identification, reducing barriers to essential services. Through community partner coordination, intake and verification support, and coverage of eligible fees, the project promotes dignity and inclusion. “City of Hope” chocolate bars raise awareness and support sustainability.
Project Team
My team consists of community individuals , my mentor,and the 519 Pursuit team.
- 519 Pursuit team, Gayoung Lee, Shelisa Bainbridge, and myself Grace Carruthers etc.
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